Nigeria, May 16 -- The Kwara State contingent to the National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, on friday departed Ilorin for Abeokuta, Ogun State capital ahead of the official opening ceremony of the multi-sporting event scheduled for Sunday.

Speaking during a media briefing at the Handball Court of the Kwara State Sports Commission, the Executive Chairman, Coach Bola Mogaji, announced that Team Kwara will feature in 25 sporting events, with 189 athletes set to represent the state, making it all a total of 302 contingent.

Coach Mogaji disclosed that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved adequate funding and logistics to ensure the team's successful participation, with a strong emphasis on achieving podium finishes

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